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IPL 2024: Bairstow, Shashank Singh launch Punjab to an amazing win

Friday, 26-Apr-2024
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Englishman Jonny Bairstow smashed a stunning ton to guide Punjab Kings to a thrilling eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday at Eden Gardens. In a stunning display of power-hitting and relentless efforts, PBKS registered a swashbuckling victory. Chasing KKR’s daunting 261, Punjab Kings made a breezy start, with openers Prabhsimran Singh and Jonny Bairstow hitting (54) and (108*) respectively. 

Prabhsimran Singh was, meanwhile run out by Sunil Narine, but that didn’t affect their chase, with Rilee Rossouw chipping in with 26 off 16. But, the most astonishing contribution came from in-form Shashank Singh, who bludgeoned (68) unbeaten off (28) deliveries, featuring a multitude of eight sixes and two fours. Jonny Bairstow not being in his best elements in previous games, showed his worth with bat, muscling nine sixes and eight boundaries. 

Kolkata Knight Riders, inserted to bat, unleashed a relentless assault on the PBKS bowlers, with their top order firing on all cylinders. Explosive contributions from the likes of openers Phil Salt and Sunil Narine, whacking (75) and (71) respectively, propelled KKR to a formidable total of 261/4 in (20) overs, setting a daunting target for PBKS to chase. Massive cameo from skipper Shreyas Iyer smacking (28) off (10), involving three sixes and one four, put team in a greater position. 

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